Online Courses Handbook 2003

154510 v.3 Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering), Bachelor of Commerce (Economics)

Introduction
This double degree equips students to work in a professional capacity in both technical and business areas of the mining and energy industries, through a strategic alliance between the Western Australian School of Mines and the Curtin Business School. In the engineering degree, students major in mining engineering and in the commerce degree in economics.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
TEE Applicable Mathematics and Calculus. Physics is also required for the Mining Engineering or Mining Geology streams; alternatively Chemistry is required for Minerals Engineering. Well performed applicants without all prerequisites may still be considered.

Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This course is of five years full-time or equivalent part-time study. The first four years which focus primarily on engineering are conducted by the Western Australian School of Mines (Bentley and Kalgoorlie). The final year is conducted on the Bentley campus by the Curtin Business School.

Course Organisation
Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event the relevant Senior Academic shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition
Curtin Business School courses are designed wherever possible to conform with the membership standards of the relevant professional bodies with which students are likely to become associated after graduation. Graduates should consult the Western Australian School of Mines regarding professional recognition of the engineering component of this course.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

303250 v.1 Common First and Second Year (Mining Engineering/Commerce) 400.0

400.0

Year 3 Semester 1

303150 v.1 WASM Drilling and Fragmentation 331 5.0 25.0

303152 v.1 WASM Surface Mining 331 5.0 25.0

303474 v.1 WASM Resource Estimation and Mine Geology 311 5.0 25.0

8931 v.4 Economics (Markets) 203 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

10848 v.2 Management 100 3.0 25.0

303154 v.1 WASM Geomechanics 332 5.0 25.0

303155 v.1 WASM Surface Mine Design 332 5.0 25.0

303156 v.1 WASM Underground Mining 332 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

12512 v.2 WASM Environmental Management 431 5.0 25.0

303157 v.1 WASM Engineering Projects and Practice 431 3.0 12.5

303158 v.1 WASM Mine Environment 431 5.0 25.0

303159 v.1 WASM Slope Engineering 431 3.0 12.5

303160 v.1 WASM Underground Rock Mechanics 431 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

303161 v.2 WASM Mine Management and Safety 432 5.0 25.0

303162 v.1 WASM Underground Mine Design 432 5.0 25.0

9729 v.10 WASM Industrial Project 432 5.0 25.0

9792 v.6 Economics (Growth and Fluctuations) 202 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 5 Semester 1

10540 v.2 Economic Theory 300 3.0 25.0

10836 v.2 Introductory Econometrics 211 4.0 25.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Year 5 Semester 2

6966 v.2 Mathematical Economics 201 3.0 25.0

9766 v.5 Economic Policy Issues 302 3.0 25.0

OR

11998 v.2 Economics (Asian Development) 302 3.0 25.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits

2806 v.4 Finance (Introductory) 201 3.0 25.0

3414 v.6 Economics (International Trade) 311 3.0 25.0

10539 v.3 Economics (Managerial) 304 3.0 25.0

10541 v.2 International Financial Economics 302 3.0 25.0

10542 v.2 Labour Economics 302 3.0 25.0

10827 v.2 History of Economic Thought 302 3.0 25.0